InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lonely No More ❯ Chapter 22 ( Chapter 22 )

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Chapter 22

 

Kagome had finally settled down and had fallen asleep in Inuyasha's arms. She had cried herself to sleep at the loss of her sister.

 

Inuyasha knew that it was going to be hard on her because she was so close to the wolf. His heart ached for his angel as he held her in his embrace knowing that when she woke up the pain would start all over again.

 

The ordeal of the final battle had taken its toll on both the hanyou's. They were exhausted and needed to sleep, well at least his angel was getting some sleep.

 

Inuyasha on the other hand was having problems dealing with his emotions and his body. His body ached more than he thought possible as he was struggling to stay in a sitting position.

 

Inuyasha felt when the golden orb slowly lowered them both to the ground. When the golden orb disappeared Inuyasha was left on the ground panting, the weight of him being on the ground felt like something was trying to crush his body. Floating in the air was a welcomed action, as it didn't cause any pain.

 

He brought Kagome closer to him as he settled her on his lap and against his chest as she slowly cuddled into his embrace. He never wanted to let go of her for fear that he would loose her, and that was a feeling he didn't want to experience ever again.

 

The governing Chief's along with Chief Togo saw as the large golden orb was coming towards the ground with something in it. When it disappeared everyone in the clearing gasped when they saw that the two hanyou's were alive and in each other's embrace.

 

They were so happy to see them that they ran towards the couple to bid them a welcome back.

 

Inuyasha seeing that so many people were trying to get to him and Kagome started to emit a threatening growl at the tribe. His growls got so loud that the wolf pack, that was still in the area, reacted to his commands as they formed an outer circle around the two hanyou's, effectively blocking anyone from approaching or harming them.

 

The tribe stopped their approach when they finally heard the growls that were coming from Inuyasha. They knew that there was no way they were going to get close to him if he was protecting the girl in his arms.

 

They tried to speak to him, to reason with him, to see if he would allow just two members from the tribe to approach him in order to help him, but he refused the help.

 

All he wanted to do was get away from them. Inuyasha was never good with people and he didn't have any intension on getting closer to them, the only thing he wanted to do was go and rest in the god tree where he had always felt safe.

 

He tried to stand but he couldn't, as he fell back down with Kagome still in his arms.

 

The chief's tried to move forward to help him but they were blocked by the pack of wolves that were protecting the hanyou's. They tried to talk to the wolves to see if they could get by them, but they wouldn't budge from their duty.

 

They all looked on as they saw Inuyasha struggling to get to his feet. He was still tired from the battle and with them being revived not too long ago it had left his body weak. He opted to stay on the ground as he was slowly regaining some of his energy in order to move deeper into the forest.

 

~oOo~

 

Out of the forest walked a lone figure with a girl in his arms. As he approached, the people of the four tribes parted to allow him to get through. The chief's noticed that it was Tsa-li and the person that he was carrying in his arms was Jinx. They all stared in awe as they recognized the girl that had died in the battle and was now alive.

 

The day was becoming a day of miracles as Inuyasha, Kagome, and now Jinx were returned to their tribes. Everyone cheered with joy at having them all back with them as they watch Tsa-li approach the hanyou's.

 

Tsa-li walked towards the hanyou's and as he came within reach of his wolf pack he growled, the wolves parted to let their leader pass. Tsa-li slowly moved over to Inuyasha as he heard his growls of warning directed at him.

 

Jinx, who had been asleep in Tsa-li arms, awoke when he stopped. She heard a familiar growl coming from somewhere in front of her as she slowly opened her eyes and turned her head in the direction of the sound.

 

Inuyasha was growling at the male that was coming towards him, as he brought Kagome closer to him to protect her. He caught the male's scent and recognized it as Tsa-li, but he still made his threat known to him, he wasn't about to stop just because he recognized his scent.

 

As Tsa-li got closer Inuyasha also picked up another scent. It was the scent of Kagome's sister. He had thought that Jinx had died in the battle and watched as his mate shed tears of pain for having lost her. His ears twitched as he heard a chuckle, then he raised his head to look at the person who had just laughed at him.

 

Jinx had looked up in time to see Inuyasha holding her sister protectively against his chest. She chuckled at him as he raised his head to meet her gaze.

 

Jinx smiled and said, “You still haven't changed have you? You're still overly protective of my sister. You do know that we will always be here to help you protect her?” Jinx smiled as she saw Inuyasha lower his head and nodded his head in agreement with her.

 

Tsa-li put Jinx down on her feet as she slowly walked over to Inuyasha and kneeled by him. She gently reached her hand out and touched her sisters cheek as she gently said, “I thought that I would never get to see you again,” as her tears of joy started to roll down her cheeks.

 

Inuyasha just stared at her as she was shedding her tears of happiness she truly loved her sister. He knew that he could never hurt her because she was family, but he still kept a tight hold on the girl in his arms.

 

Inuyasha tried to stand again and he almost fell back if it hadn't been for Tsa-li who rushed forward to steady him as he found his footing.

 

Jinx saw him take a deep breath and close his eyes. When he opened them he turned to leave the clearing with Kagome in his arms.

 

Jinx quickly ran forward and touched his arm as she gently asked, “Where are you taking Kagome?”

 

Inuyasha turned and looked at her with tired eyes as he said, “home.”

 

He tried to leave but Jinx had a firm grip on his arm as she held him back and said, “Inuyasha, let us help you get her home or at least let us protect you while you travel.”

 

Inuyasha considered her request, he didn't want everyone knowing where home was for him and Kagome, but he got an idea that might make her sister happy. “All right, I will accept your help. You can protect us until we reach the location of our home then you are free to rest for the night.”

 

Jinx watched as he sat down with Kagome, clearly he was tired and wanted to rest but his desire to leave the area was greater.

 

Jinx was curious, she wanted to know why he wanted to leave the area so bad. She took a deep breath and asked her question, “Inuyasha, why won't you stay here in the village? I'm sure that the four tribes will protect you and Kagome.”

 

Inuyasha cringed at her remark as he tried to explain. “All my life they have shunned me, called me half breed, and turned their backs on me. They never cared if I had food, warmth, or if I was even hurt.

 

Now they want us here because of who we are and what we can do for them.

 

It's funny, how people can change their minds when you have a power that they desire. They treat you with respect while you're around them but they spit on the ground at the sound of your name.

 

I'm not that forgiving nor will I forget all of the things they have done to me. It's going to take me a long time before I'm comfortable around them. I have a few select friends that I can trust because they don't care what or who I am and I have my mate in my arms. That is all I need for now.” Inuyasha took a deep breath as he looked up at Jinx with tired eyes as he continued, “I want to leave, so make up your mind. Do you want to come and protect us? Or will you stay here?” Inuyasha looked at Jinx and waited for her response.

 

Jinx sat up straight and said, “We're coming to protect you and Kagome, we're family and you can trust us.” Jinx got up and turned to her mate as she said, “Get the pack we're leaving.”

 

Tsa-li turned and howled for his pack as the wolves came in and surrounded the hanyou's. Jinx then turned back into her wolf body and so did Tsa-li.

 

Tsa-li then offered his back to Inuyasha and told him to get on, that way they would be able to leave the area faster.

 

Inuyasha complied with his request, he didn't like riding on the wolf's back because it made him look weak. But he was tired and wanted to get to the god tree as fast as possible so he did as he was told.

 

Then as one the wolves turned and left the area to go deeper into the forest. They left behind a very stunned group of people who wanted the hanyou's to stay in the village with them.

 

Chief Togo and the rest of the governing chief's looked on as Inuyasha and the wolves left the area. He understood Inuyasha's feeling on staying in the village.

 

Inuyasha has never truly felt accepted by the tribe and he couldn't blame him, for so many years he had been shunned and made fun of. He had fought his way to the top to be his most trusted soldier and now he was the true supreme chief.

 

He denied this duty in order to protect the land and had left him still in charge. He was grateful to him for doing that but he felt a certain sadness as he watched him leave, with Kagome in his arms, for the safety of the forest.

 

He turned to his chiefs and said, “We all need to get some rest. We're exhausted from the battle that was fought and won yesterday. We watched as the supreme rulers of the land where returned to us along with the wolf that protected the girl.

 

We have much to be thankful for but we must leave them alone until they feel ready to come back.” He looked at each of his chief's as they all agreed with his words. The tribe turned around and headed back toward the village to get some much needed rest.

 

~oOo~

 

The pack traveled as one deep into the forest, after a while Inuyasha called the pack to a halt and got off Tsa-li as he held onto Kagome.

 

He turned to the wolves and said, “Tsa-li, this is as far as you go, I'm not ready to let anyone know the location of where Kagome and I live. But maybe, within time, you'll find out but for right now we will part company.

 

There is a cave not too far away from here that you and your pack can call home. You all need to rest, the battle that we fought has tired us and we need to regain our strength.”

 

Tsa-li looked at Inuyasha as he turned into his human form, he looked into the hanyou's eyes and said, “I will post guards throughout this area to keep you save. The rest of the pack will be at the cave in case you need us. We will protect you with our lives Leader male, if you need anything, all you have to do is call.” Inuyasha looked at Tsa-li with a stunned expression on his face.

 

He was honored that the wolf had chosen him as the leader male for his pack but he had no desire to lead. All he wanted was to live a peaceful life with his mate and be happy.

 

He looked at Tsa-li and said, “I'm honored that you want me to be leader male but you have lead your pack with honor and I won't take that away from you. I want you to continue to lead and make your father proud that you have kept his word to protect the family that saved his life.

 

You honor me by protecting my mate and that's enough for me. The only thing that I ask of you is that you make her sister happy. Do this and I'm deeply in your debt.”

 

Inuyasha then turned and started to head deeper into the forest as Tsa-li watched him in awe, he didn't ask for much he only wanted that he make Jinx happy. This he could do for him because he loved her deeply.

 

Tsa-li turned and started to walk with his pack toward the cave that Inuyasha had indicated that wasn't too far away.

 

~oOo~

 

Inuyasha walked just a little ways into the forest before he reached the god tree. He was glad that he had the wolves stop so close to his destination because he was tired. He was so tired that he was having a hard time just walking to the tree.

 

Once he came upon the god tree he leaped as high as he could, when he landed on one of the branches he almost lost his balance. If it weren't for the branch that seemed to be there to stop his fall he would've fell to the ground and hurt his mate. He sat down quickly with his back against the trees rough bark breathing heavily from the effort of jumping on it.

 

He brought Kagome closer to him and placed her against his chest. Kagome feeling the warmth of her mate cuddled closer to him as she wrapped her arms around his chest and settled down to sleep for the rest of the night.

 

Inuyasha was just too weak to make it up into the nest that he called home, so he opted to just stay in the lower branches. Now that he was back in the god tree he felt at peace and safe. He closed his eyes as he finally fell into a deep and restful sleep.

 

~oOo~

 

The god tree noticed when his children returned to him. He could've brought them back to the nest once they were revived but they had to make an appearance back at the village. He needed the village to witness their return and he needed his son to get some things settled with the wolves that were protecting them.

 

He was glad that Inuyasha had accepted the wolves help and allowed the pack to bring him here. Now the pack of wolves was settling in the forest for the night for some much needed rest. He made sure that no one would find his children secret hiding place so they can rest in peace.

 

He waited for Inuyasha to fall asleep then he gently lowered his branches and cradled his children in his arms. He moved them into the higher branches of the tree as he removed their scent from the area. He wouldn't allow curious eyes or noses to come and see where he had hidden them.

 

The god tree then opened the top of their nest and gently placed them inside as they cuddled together to keep warm in the cool night air.

 

Satisfied that his children were comfortable for the night he closed the top of the nest to allow the heat to build and keep them warm as they slept. They needed their rest for they still had one more task to perform before they were allowed to live a peaceful life.

 

If they were weak when they did this they will not be able to come back to the living. It was going to take all of their strength and energy to put the barrier around the land.

 

The barrier had to be special for when anyone looked upon it from the outside they wouldn't see the land the way it was. They would see a desolate place that no one will want to settle and they would be left in peace. He hoped that they were up to this task because they didn't have much time to put it up.

 

The soldiers were making their way back to the sacred lands and this time they were determined to take the land by force. Unless they could raise a barrier to keep them out they would win the fight and the peace that so many people wanted wouldn't be possible.

 

~oOo~

 

Tsa-li had found the cave that Inuyasha had spoken about. The cave was big, warm, and dry, it would provide the pack with a place to rest and call home as they settled into their new duty to protect the supreme rulers of the land.

 

Tsa-li turned to his pack and started to give orders as he put some of them on guard duty to guard the area against intruders. The rest of the pack settled into the cave to relax for the rest of the night. They were all tired, as they picked their places for some much needed sleep.

 

Jinx had walked to the back of the cave needing to find a place where she can rest. She found a small patch of dried grass that made a soft bed; as soon as she laid down she fell asleep before Tsa-li had time to find her.

 

Tsa-li had been looking for his mate after he had given his pack their orders for the night. He followed her scent to the back of the cave when he spotted her asleep on a dry patch of grass. He walked over and laid down next to her as he cuddled with her to keep her warm.

 

He would have to wait to complete the mating but having her with him once again made him very happy. He would wait for all eternity if he had to because when he finally mated with Jinx he would make sure it would be a night that she will remember forever.

 

He smiled as he nuzzled his mate and fell asleep, dreaming of the day that she would be finally his.

 

~oOo~

 

Well this is the end of the chapter. As you can see Inuyasha and Kagome have one more task to perform.

 

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